Carotenoids and carotenes in the fruits of <i>Cucurbita maxima</i>, <i>C. moschata</i> and <i>C. pepo</i> under the conditions of Northwestern Russia

Carotenoids and carotenes in the fruits of <i>Cucurbita maxima</i>, <i>C. moschata</i> and <i>C. pepo</i> under the conditions of Northwestern Russia

Cucurbits are among the most valuable vegetable crops widely used for food all over the world, being an important source of carotenoids and carotenes, biologically active substances with antioxidant and other types of activity. Their content largely depends on the Cucurbita species and varietal feat...

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Main Authors: T. M. Piskunova, T. V. Shelenga, P. V. Ozersky, A. E. Solovyeva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources 2023-04-01
Series:Труды по прикладной ботанике, генетике и селекции
Subjects:
<i>cucurbita</i>
functional nutrition
carotenoids
carotenes
cultivar breeding
Online Access:https://elpub.vir.nw.ru/jour/article/view/1503

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